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Hey guys! I just got an email from someone who represents a game accessories sales site, and they offered to sponsor some of our contests with prizes if we plug their site and promote them in the contests that they are sponsoring. Now, this sounds like a cool opportunity, but I wanted to know what you guys thought since you would ultimately be benefiting from it. I want to bring you guys as much fun as I can, but I don't want to transform our site into a walking advertisement either. I really don't want to alienate people, so I decided I'd ask. Share your opinion by voting in the poll and feel free to elaborate in the replies. Thanks!2009-10-20 15:15:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

I personally think that it's a great opportunity for us and an even greater opportunity for the site. For us, I'm sure we will receive some great prizes, which will by all means make contests a lot more active and help expand the LBPCentral community. Beyond that, it will help expand the site. It will let other companies realize that it's a legit, and how awesome it truly is. Think of it as a spring board off to more awesomeness.

My vote goes for yay!		2009-10-20 15:26:00

Author:
FULLGORR
Posts: 245

I guess it depends on who spearheads the contests. Are you going to be required to take this on all by yourself? If so, how will they be formatted? I just wonder what the contests will be like and if they will garner enough attention. I show concern since many of the un-sponsored community contests have received only a handful of entries. Will people be more motivated given tangible rewards? I dunno.

Also, it depends on what site it is. If they are some big name with a product of actual value, then it would be more appealing than some small time stuff. :/

Also, where would we see these ads? Surely they won't replace Google Ads. I voted yes, but the moment I get a popup or a popout ad, I will be very sad.		2009-10-20 15:31:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338

Wow... at first glance it sounds really cool, but I guess I have to caution against as you say turning into a walking ad site like {gasp} GameSpot or something. That part scares me a bit as I like the way this is a members site and not catering to other interests.

If we could do it and insure that ads are limited in size and don't take over the site, that might be cool.

However, I see that means agreeing with FULLGORR and that really scares me. LOL!!		2009-10-20 15:33:00

Author:
jwwphotos
Posts: 11383

Judging by the wording of your poll choices, I am assuming that these "ads" would only appear in contest related threads that have sponsored by the advertisers? In this case my answer is yes.

If it means site-wide advertising (as a site donor, I don't suffer any advertising currently) or an up-tick of said advertising, then I would vote no.


I voted yes, but the moment I get a popup or a popout ad, I will be very sad.
Exactly this.		2009-10-20 15:34:00

Author:
v0rtex
Posts: 1878

I'm pretty much on the fence about this. It has its pros and its cons.

Just a word of advice though, if you have to sign a contract or agreement, be very careful to read and understand the fine print.		2009-10-20 15:37:00

Author:
Gilgamesh
Posts: 2536

Just a word of advice though, if you have to sign a contract or agreement, be very careful to read and understand the fine print.

Yes, this another concern. We'd hate for LBPC to get trapped into an unfair agreement. I'm hesitant to suggest getting tangled in with 3rd parties, but if you feel like it's an undertaking you can handle, then we trust you.

If things went horribly wrong, we could always migrate to lbp_central.com. 		2009-10-20 15:39:00

Author:
comphermc
Posts: 5338

I don't care about the ads aslong as they aren't annoying (big ads in lots of colors).
Yes from me.		2009-10-20 16:12:00

Author:
oldage
Posts: 2824

I'd like a sponsor for my contest xD.
No I'm fine with this.		2009-10-20 17:19:00

Author:
Mod5.0
Posts: 1576

Sounds ok, but... What site is this? I think we should know before we make a decision.2009-10-20 17:41:00

Author:
moleynator
Posts: 2914

Everyone loves free stuff.

Sounds good to me.

Don't they have like, a preview for what kind of ads they would be putting on though? Other sites must have used it ya know.		2009-10-20 19:13:00

Author:
ChristmasJew
Posts: 431

Sounds good, I don't mind some more advertisements.2009-10-20 19:17:00

Author:
olit123
Posts: 1341

I like the idea, are you able to back out whenever you decide?2009-10-20 19:43:00

Author:
Zwollie
Posts: 2173

This sounds like a great opportunity to expand the site.

However, I'm with the others, will the ads only be showing up in the certain contests they sponsor?

Will they show up globally? Meaning, throughout the whole site?

What kind of prizes are these? However I do think a lot more people (me for one) would join in on these contests, like ChristmasJew said, everyone loves free stuff. But I'd still like to know what we're getting here.

Please, please, please pleasepleasepleaseplease! Read the contract (if any) or whatever will be used to come to an agreement with, read all the fine print/details and all that good stuff. I'd hate to see this site become filled with their ads with no way of us backing out for x number of years.

So, I'll hold out on voting for now.		2009-10-20 20:15:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

So far there's no contract, just a friendly agreement. Regarding ad placement, we'd advertise their site in the contest itself and let everyone know who's providing the free stuff, and in return they provide the free stuff. They're also interested in an ad slot on our site. Depending on how much they're willing to pay, we may go through with that as well. If we do, it would be an exclusive ad slot, and it would likely replace one of the ad slots that are currently filled.

I've contacted them for more information. I'll let everyone know when I know more.		2009-10-20 20:23:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

So far there's no contract, just a friendly agreement. Regarding ad placement, we'd advertise their site in the contest itself and let everyone know who's providing the free stuff, and in return they provide the free stuff. They're also interested in an ad slot on our site. Depending on how much they're willing to pay, we may go through with that as well. If we do, it would be an exclusive ad slot, and it would likely replace one of the ad slots that are currently filled.

I've contacted them for more information. I'll let everyone know when I know more.

Ah, I see, well sounds good. Thanks for the information.		2009-10-20 20:28:00

Author:
Whalio Cappuccino
Posts: 5250

I voted yes... sounds interesting. Plus, we can always use more contests... And this'd give an excuse for more O-o 2009-10-20 20:39:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

This sounds like a fantastic idea, and from the results of the poll, that's a resounding yes from the rest of the community as well. 2009-10-20 21:14:00

Author:
BSprague
Posts: 2325

Yay! LBPCentral is becoming famous!2009-10-20 22:36:00

Author:
CyberSora
Posts: 5551

100% of people said yes.

And the way you said it, I'm completely fine with that! 		2009-10-20 23:15:00

Author:
KlawwTheClown
Posts: 1106

sounds like a win to me.2009-10-20 23:16:00

Author:
Morgana25
Posts: 5983

100% of people said yes.

And the way you said it, I'm completely fine with that!

I would have voted No to be a dissenting voice, but CC's followup explanation makes it seem like it's a fair deal. So I voted Yes instead. 		2009-10-21 00:04:00

Author:
Gilgamesh
Posts: 2536

I voted yes but like others urge you to be careful too and know what you're letting yourself in for first. Would be cool to have a chance to win stuff though.

The only thing I'm worried about though is where this company is based. If as I suspect it's America then I'm guessing the 'accessories' or whatever the prizes may be wouldn't be any use to us Europeans. Is that the case ??		2009-10-21 00:11:00

Author:
mistervista
Posts: 2210

I just hope this isn't some, " Buy one get one free thing". You know?

I mean pop-ups, advertisement, and so on. If it gets out of hand, then I want no part of it. So I say yes, but CC better watch out for this company. We still don't know if there like the "car salesmen" type of people.		2009-10-21 01:51:00

Author:
CyberSora
Posts: 5551

I say go for it. 2009-10-21 03:45:00

Author:
Frinklebumper
Posts: 941

sounds like a great idea for the site but then again it doesn't2009-10-23 03:38:00

Author:
siccology
Posts: 279

Judging by the contest you posted I think everyone's qualms can be put to rest, there isn't even a banner ad in there. Looks like a win scenario for everyone involved 2009-10-23 09:50:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

Judging by the contest you posted I think everyone's qualms can be put to rest, there isn't even a banner ad in there. Looks like a win scenario for everyone involved

True story. 100% Yes out of 50 votes sounds like a green light to me!

I think it sounds like a great idea. The XP on this site is a cool way to provide rewards for contests, but being able to win an actual game or accessory or some such would be very cool indeed. If you can get sponsors that are willing to pony up for some decent prizes, it'd be a fantastic way to get a whole bunch of entries on some of the contests. I think Morgana's current Halloween contest would have benefitted greatly from a bit of sponsor love. It's a "large" contest, with a month-long deadline and a call to create a full level. A cool, tangible reward would get a ton more entries, not to mention competitive ones - and that means more cool halloween levels for me to play.

So, in the end, for perfectly selfish reasons, I say do it.		2009-10-23 11:04:00

Author:
Teebonesy
Posts: 1937

I'd say yes, as long as its not pop ups because I feel there is plenty of space left for adds to be unobtrusive.2009-10-23 16:16:00

Author:
adlingtont
Posts: 321

Judging by the contest you posted

I.E: THis has already happened. Go haz a looksee in site contests forum		2009-10-23 16:26:00

Author:
rtm223
Posts: 6497

Awesome, I think it would be most beneficial to both parties.2009-10-26 16:28:00

Author:
enodrawkcab
Posts: 238

I just recieved an e-mail from 'train2game', I don't know why I was sent this - but when I came onto LBPC I saw an advert for the same exact same company, talking about the exact same thing as it did in the e-mail.

Is this pure co-incidence or does this whole sponsor thing mean we'll start receiving spam e-mails too? I hope not...		2009-11-04 20:22:00

Author:
Leather-Monkey
Posts: 2266

I just recieved an e-mail from 'train2game', I don't know why I was sent this - but when I came onto LBPC I saw an advert for the same exact same company, talking about the exact same thing as it did in the e-mail.

Is this pure co-incidence or does this whole sponsor thing mean we'll start receiving spam e-mails too? I hope not...
No way, that's definitely just a coincidence. We'd never violate your privacy and hand out/sell off your email address - that's a line we won't cross.		2009-11-06 00:27:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729

im all for it so long as it isnt popup ads sounds like quite an opportunity though2009-11-06 18:00:00

Author:
ghostrider135
Posts: 259

LOL! Nice results!2009-11-13 04:07:00

Author:
Incinerator22
Posts: 3251

Thank you very much for asking us CC And the money would help pay for the site monthly as it costs money i believe.

So i guess its good if the ads stay on the homepage and at the top and bottom of the screen how they are now		2009-11-17 23:06:00

Author:
Snrm
Posts: 6419

yeah i don't mind too much2009-11-20 04:52:00

Author:
rseah
Posts: 2701

This sounds like a brilliant oppertunity for the site and it's users, and of course freebies are always a bonus. 2009-11-29 17:32:00

Author:
Unknown User

considering the fact we've already HAD a sponsored contest and it seems to be absolute... shouldn't we lock this or are you still looking for opinions? O-o2009-11-29 17:49:00

Author:
RockSauron
Posts: 10882

I had hoped it would eventually die on its own, but since it hasn't - locked.2009-11-29 17:50:00

Author:
ConfusedCartman
Posts: 3729


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